With many students continuing to struggle with mathematics across Guyana’s school system, Education Minister Sonia Parag has launched a new National Mathematics Taskforce aimed at transforming how the subject is taught and understood in classrooms nationwide. The taskforce, made up of mathematics specialists from all administrative regions, recently held its first meeting at the National...

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Guyana’s Shavin Greene has taken a major step toward the pinnacle of regional officiating after successfully advancing to the next stage of the elite Concacaf Video Match Official Certification Programme. The Guyanese referee was in Miami, Florida, earlier this month to participate in Phase 2 of the prestigious initiative, representing the Golden Arrowhead at one...

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The 60th Independence Anniversary Badminton Tournament delivered a sensational evening of high-octane action on Friday across seven tightly contested categories, ranging from energetic Under-23 singles to senior men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles events. In the Men’s Singles round of 16, top seed Akili Haynes advanced via a walkover against Avinash Odit; however, second seed Tyrese...

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Dear Editor, A letter writer recently stated that the Caribbean and Trinidad do not have excess unused oil refining capacity. However, he then proceeds to show that there is excess unused capacity offline within Trinidad and the Caribbean. He even goes so far as to make the argument for the establishment of new additional capacity […]

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Dear Editor, Fifty years ago, I was privileged to attend Guyana Defence Force Officer Cadet Course Number 6. The course assembled just a few days before Guyana celebrated its tenth independence anniversary. Editor, I write today because the story of that groundbreaking event in the history of Guyana and the Guyana Defence Force is yet […]

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Dear Editor, Over the past few days, many Guyanese have been discussing the reports that Regional Executive Officers (REOs) across the country may have been dismissed from their positions. While governments will always make decisions they believe are necessary, the manner in which people are treated during these moments also matters. If these reports are […]

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